Software Engineer, BackEnd

Cisco

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Work type
Remote
Location
Richardson, TX
Employment
Full-time
Posted
21 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 30, 2026

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, BackEnd

Software Engineer - BackEnd joins the Customer Experience engineering organization to build advanced AI applications and capabilities through a platform-centric approach. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining Python-based applications, scalable RESTful APIs, and microservices that integrate AI and LLM capabilities. The engineer will manage infrastructure and DevOps tasks by implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions, while deploying containerized applications via Docker and Kubernetes across AWS, Azure, or GCP platforms. Key technical requirements include experience with Pytest, relational data modeling, Git, HashiCorp Vault, and object storage like S3 or MinIO. Preferred skills include expertise in PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers, and vector databases such as Pinecone or Weaviate. The role focuses on solving complex challenges by developing robust systems to deliver high-value, data-driven services for customers and partners within the AI/ML space.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications and microservices integrated with AI/LLM capabilities.
  • Build and maintain scalable RESTful APIs to deliver high-value features for customers and partners.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions to automate deployment workflows.
  • Deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes across major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Ensure system reliability through Pytest suites, rigorous code reviews, and participation in on-call rotations.
  • Translate product requirements into technical specifications and high-quality features for the software portfolio.
  • Manage infrastructure components including vector databases, secret management, and object storage systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience or a Master's degree with 3+ years of related experience.
  • Experience in Python development.
  • Experience with Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience leveraging AI-assisted development environments like GitHub, CoPilot, or Cursor.
  • Experience in RESTful API design and relational data modeling.
  • Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers, or LLM APIs (preferred).
  • Knowledge of vector databases and semantic search (preferred).
  • Experience with Git, secrets management, object storage, and Cisco networking knowledge (preferred).

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